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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Graphic Design Circa 1200 AD

Welcome to Ghent, Belgium. Full of some of the most beautiful and uniform architecture I have ever seen, Ghent is an amazing town that really transports you back to the medieval times. However, this place really took the cake when I went on a visit to the main castle that dates back to the 12th century, and discovered that during its heyday the prisoners were responsible for the production of many of the garments to be sold in the markets. Not only this, but each had its own unique label that was to be stamped on every sack of garments when they left the prison. Could this be some of first graphic designs of clothing labels ever? Just let me dream...
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Had to add a photo of the most amazing waffle I have ever eaten, with the perfect environment surrounding me.
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